I need vehicle recommendations for my new commute. - General

[QUOTE=Rolond Returns;51920937]literally any of the cars mentioned in this thread will involve a total tradeoff of your dignity, i'd suggest a motorcycle but that comes at the cost of being fuckin freezing half the year round while you're out and about; keep your options open and look around some, if you're after raw shit like MPG a bike will save you massive amounts of cash in the long run and will get you laid, but a car is gonna be more comfortable for longer treks despite everythin else[/QUOTE] [quote]Not looking for pretty or premium just something that gets the job done and wont fall apart.[/quote] :huh: Lack of decent cargo space and basic safety is a huge tradeoff that does not appeal to everyone. Not to mention having to go through the pain of getting your driving license again, for bikes this time. Besides, you can get laid in the back seat of any car. As opposed to looking for the nearest cheap motel if you catch some tail on a bike.

[QUOTE=Rolond Returns;51920937]tradeoff of your dignity[/QUOTE] [IMG]https://facepunch.com/image.php?u=293790&dateline=1422214436[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Rolond Returns;51920937]literally any of the cars mentioned in this thread will involve a total tradeoff of your dignity[/QUOTE] who gives a fuck, a car is a car. [QUOTE=Rolond Returns;51920937]and will get you laid,[/QUOTE] If you're good with women you could get laid even with a trabant so whats your point? Motorcycles also have no where near as much utility as a car. Want to buy something largish? too bad you have a motorcycle and have to get someone else to bring it to your home for you.

[QUOTE=Araknid;51923826]who gives a fuck, a car is a car. Motorcycles also have no where near as much utility as a car. Want to buy something largish? too bad you have a motorcycle and have to get someone else to bring it to your home for you.[/QUOTE] My friend begs to differ... [t]http://i.imgur.com/uzjYYi1.jpg[/t] (Note, don't actually do this, friend got his bike defected due to this and nearly a massive fine) Motorbikes are great for commuting though, I only own a motorbike now as I rarely purchase anything massive, however not for everyone and if you live somewhere where lanesplitting is illegal there is no real point anyway.

[QUOTE=Animosus;51924064]Motorbikes are great for commuting though, I only own a motorbike now as I rarely purchase anything massive, however not for everyone and if you live somewhere where lanesplitting is illegal there is no real point anyway.[/QUOTE] Good for commuting and fun but useless for anything else. I'd only main a motorbike if I had access to a family members car or something like that.

[QUOTE=TestECull;51889071]No, the car does well in crashes because it's built properly. It's got crumple zones, it's got airbags, disc brakes, all that good shit. It's built like a fucking tank because it [i]had[/i] to be built so, because cops were driving these things around at ludicrous speeds as part of their daily routine. The Crown Vic has just as good an IIHS rating as any other car of its model year. So things like being comfortable, roomy, able to carry five in relative luxury, a trunk large enough to fit a smart fortwo into, a stone cold reliable powertrain that's proven durable in far more demanding usage than a grocery getter will ever see, low insurance premiums and a low purchase price aren't things that would appeal to an average joe? Not everyone buying a 'Vic is after the V8 and RWD. The 'Vic is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades on that front, able to satisfy gearheads like me who want V8 RWD fun yet also able to be a practical family sedan, and the P71 happens to be the cheapest, toughest version thereof. I could maybe see the gas mileage not working for someone that [b]needs[/b] 30+, but honestly? Mine was getting me, on average with an equal spread of spirited countryside driving and 75MPH freeway cruising, about 18-19. If I went easy on it I could push that right up towards 22-23...but I'm a gearhead so it's impossible not to let it sing a bit on my twisty country roads :v:. The economy of a P71 is good enough, and slightly better than any other 'Vic on account of not having to lug around 92890499495 tons of pleather like the civvy models have to do...they're good enough for the average joe. They'll equal what you get out of a V6 FWD sedan. To put it another way....you think the plethora of handicapped grandpas driving around in P71s far nicer than mine are doing it because it's got a bit of get-up-and-go?[/QUOTE] I love P71s and I totally agree with everything you've said but you can't say that a car that gets maybe 20 MPG would be good for someone who [b]explicitly asked for cars with "great gas mileage".[/b]

[QUOTE=Araknid;51924527]Good for commuting and fun but useless for anything else. I'd only main a motorbike if I had access to a family members car or something like that.[/QUOTE] Yeah that's what I have, use mum's car if I absolutely need it, otherwise bike.

Aim for a 90's import vehicle like a Toyota, Mazda, Subaru or a Honda. They're generally reliable, high MPG, simple and very easy to repair. As a 1994 civic owner, my car has hardly ever let me down and will run well through the time you need to replace anything. Nets me 40 MPG too. Only kinda lacking in modern safety features or luxuries, though.

Ford 2004 or 2005 Focus if you can find one cheap enough. Built like tanks (was in an accident in one, hardly any damage to the body), but be careful if you find used ones labeled as "sports package". These were sometimes modified for poor man's street racing, and will not take many of the Ford proprietary parts due to the modifications, would also cost an arm and a leg to revert the changes.

Ive got a 2005 Toyota Echo that I bought for $3500 that is pretty reliable, and gets around 40 MPG / 5.5-6L /100km, it only costs me about $35-$40 to fill a tank.

Subaru Impreza. Cheap, reliable as all hell, gas is ok on 90s models.

Get a smart car they are usually under 9k

Early 2000's Volvo V40

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[QUOTE=me081;51935467]Get a smart car they are usually under 9k[/QUOTE] I've always found it hard to understand the appeal of the smart car. All you get is a clown car for the price of 2-4 decent cars. The only scenario that it would make sense in is city-only commuting but even then it's too expensive for the fuel economy advantage that it provides.

[QUOTE=me081;51935467]Get a smart car they are usually under 9k[/QUOTE] no why

[QUOTE=Amplar;51934237]Subaru Impreza. Cheap, reliable as all hell, gas is ok on 90s models.[/QUOTE] If something breaks though, you're gonna be really poor

[QUOTE=AK'z;51935729]no why[/QUOTE] Priced a 2013 for $6900 less than 100k if you can get over the vagina stigma you'll get great gas mileage.

A 90's civic or corolla should do the job. Get it in manual if you want better fuel economy and it'll be a lot quicker than the automatic. (Torque converters sap away like 15% of torque)

i went through a few cars before i settled on a mid 90's lancer. if you can get one in good condition, they're a great car, plenty of parts available if anything breaks, goes fast, doesn't use a lot of fuel.

[QUOTE=me081;51936546]Priced a 2013 for $6900 less than 100k if you can get over the vagina stigma you'll get great gas mileage.[/QUOTE] Fiestas, Civics, and Corollas all outdo the smart car in MPG and are all actual decent looking cars.